Amira Hall-Hood
6537 Casamar Street
North Las Vegas, NV 89086
1 (267) 320-7519
hallhood@unlv.nevada.edu
Education:
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Dec 2014
Multidisciplinary Studies (English and Romance Languages: French and Spanish)
B.F.A. in Film Studies
Work Experience:
Equipment Manager
UNLV Journalism College
Las Vegas, NV
 Maintained camera kits for broadcasting and photojournalism classes
 Reported camera issues to work-study supervisor
 Systematized weekly class rosters for check in/out lists
 Maintained work area during operation hours
2013-present
Production Assistant Intern
Vegas PBS (ArtScene)
Las Vegas, NV
 Logged, transcribed, and edited video footage of interviews
 Assisted in managing production schedule
 Assisted with on-location shoots and interviews
 Researched story budget ideas for upcoming episodes
2013
Copy Editor
UNLV Rebel Yell Newspaper
Las Vegas, NV
 Edited, copied, and proofread articles and layouts of newspaper
 Participated in weekly editorial meetings with section editors
 Performed fact checking duties
 Provided additional assistance with production
2012
Student Office Assistant
UNLV Philosophy Department
Las Vegas, NV
 Performed front desk duties
 Collected and organized student evaluations
 Maintained updated information for class schedules
 Checked in students for instructor appointments
2012
Staff Writer (Opinion, News, and Lifestyles)
2011-present
UNLV Rebel Yell Newspaper
Las Vegas, NV
 Extensive experience with research of articles for Opinion, News, Lifestyles sections
 Written various reports on education, social phenomena, and travel
 Expressed opinions about both international and national issues
 Networked with radio show producers about content for editorials
Student Assistant
UNLV-Lied Library Special Collections
Las Vegas, NV
 Performed Data Entry duties for Oral History reports
 Filed, Indexed, and Catalogued new materials for collections
 Categorized media and fashion inventory
 Performed front desk duties
2011
Usher/Lead Concessions Stand Worker
Galaxy Cannery Movie Theater
 Greeted and assisted patrons with special needs
 Performed theater and ticket checks
 Restocked and organized concession stand cases
 Supervised new trainees at concession stand
2007-2008
Work Related Skills:
 Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
 Effectual verbal and written communication
 Skilled in MAC and PC computer systems
 Knowledge of Point of Sales Systems
Publications
 Helping Students Travel Abroad
 Greenfest Sprouts at UNLV
 Restaurant Week Comes to an End
 Headscarf Culture
May 2013
Apr 2013
Mar 2013
Mar 2013
Accomplishments:
UNR (Univ. of Nevada-Reno) Extended Studies Trip-Istanbul, Turkey
91.5 KUNV HD2 The Rebel-The Black Woman Mind Radio Show
Far West Pop Culture Conference-Creative Writing Panel
Jan 2013
Aug 2012
Feb 2012